Lin v. Board of Immigration Appeals

SUMMARY ORDER

Petitioner Gui Lin, a native and citizen of China, seeks review of an August 10, 2004 order of the BIA affirming the March 24, 2003 decision of Immigration Judge (“IJ”) Alan Vomacka denying petitioner’s application for asylum, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). In re Gui Lin, No. A 79 682 438 (B.I.A. Aug. 10, 2004), aff'g No. A 79 682 438 (Immig. Ct. N.Y. City Mar. 24, 2003). We assume the parties’ familiarity with the underlying facts and procedural history of the case.

When the BIA affirms the decision of the IJ without issuing an…